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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dizziness

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Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Question: I've been dizzy for the past three days. When I bend over or tip my head I feel like I'm going to pass out. Even lying down in bed, I feel the room spinning. What could be causing this, and will taking Dramamine help?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Maheshwari (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be inner ear problem.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Welcome to the HCM,
Dear feeling of spinning and dizziness can happen because of inner ear vestibular system problem ,and disbalance of inner ear fluid.
Deramamine can cause symptomatic relief .But first the reason should be ruled out causing these symptoms.
The common cause is menier's disease of ear but proper check up of inner ear in person is needed to rule out other cause.
Hopefully my answer will be helpfull for you.You may ask further if you have more quiries to ask.
Regards,Dr.Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dizziness

Brief Answer: It could be inner ear problem. Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to the HCM, Dear feeling of spinning and dizziness can happen because of inner ear vestibular system problem ,and disbalance of inner ear fluid. Deramamine can cause symptomatic relief .But first the reason should be ruled out causing these symptoms. The common cause is menier's disease of ear but proper check up of inner ear in person is needed to rule out other cause. Hopefully my answer will be helpfull for you.You may ask further if you have more quiries to ask. Regards,Dr.Maheshwari